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NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Demo tape (225 words) |
 | Such tape usually requires a special setting or a switch to be flipped on older cassette decks. |
 | If the listener likes your tape, but can't figure out who you are because the tape isn't labeled, you won't get the job they might have hired you for. |
 | By now your tape is 15 minutes long, but if a PD is interested in you, having a longer tape will be an asset. |
| How to Make a Demo Tape (586 words) |
 | Your demo is simply to grab the attention of a record executive or a bar owner, and if your lucky enough to grab 12 minutes of there time, it would give you better chances if the listen to a few of your songs instead of one long one. |
 | Not to say that you can't use studio recordings on your demo, just make sure to put at least one live recording on your demo tape, if you are using it to secure a gig. |
 | These points are simply to give you an idea on how you should go about producing your demo, if you are needing some information about how to record your music, and or vocals by using a home PC you may want to read "How to Set Up and Record Vocals". |